Catfish fishing in the United States is among the strongest globally, with large channel, blue and flathead catfish found in rivers and lakes nationwide.
Based on Fishbrain community data

catfish catches from the United States were logged onto Fishbrain last year

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According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Catfish.

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Gafftopsail sea catfish
Galveston County Coast
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Hardhead sea catfish
Galveston County Coast
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Hardhead sea catfish
Galveston County Coast
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Gafftopsail sea catfish
Monroe County Coast
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Gafftopsail sea catfish
Monroe County Coast
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Gafftopsail sea catfish
Monroe County Coast
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Channel catfish
Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River)
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Blue catfish
Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River)
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Channel catfish
Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River)
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Channel catfish
Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River)
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Gafftopsail sea catfish
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
27 in · 5 lb
Gafftopsail sea catfish
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
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Hardhead sea catfish
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
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Gafftopsail sea catfish
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
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